Our people are at the heart of National Museums Liverpool. Colleagues from across the organisation make a difference every day, creating memorable experiences for everyone and challenging expectations. We pride ourselves on being a place for everyone, but we are always aiming higher, aspiring to be representative of the communities we serve. Through our people, we are building a culture which embeds trust, respect and inclusion and an organisation in which people are engaged and empowered to enable National Museums Liverpool to evolve. You could be just the right person to join us.
We currently have the post of Head of Creative Studios available.
Our studio brings ideas and stories to life through technical and creative exhibition design and innovative production builds. We create engaging museum and gallery experiences, both permanent and temporary, alongside marketing campaign assets and corporate communications across print and digital.
As Head of Creative Studios, you will provide inspiring leadership for the department, ensuring the delivery of an outstanding in-house service that supports teams across National Museums Liverpool.
In this role, you will shape how projects are planned, resourced and delivered across the studio, while maintaining high standards of accessibility and compliance. You will also drive creative excellence by fostering collaboration and pushing the boundaries of design and production through the effective use of current methodologies, technologies and software.
Working closely with stakeholders across the organisation, you will align priorities and clarify project requirements to support the smooth delivery of multiple workstreams, balancing creative ambition with operational efficiency.
You will bring experience delivering large-scale projects across spatial design, fabrication, print and digital, with a strong understanding of how to take ideas from concept through to full production. You will be highly adaptable and thrive in a fastpaced studio environment, with the confidence to build on established systems and ways of working. Strong project management and leadership skills are essential, alongside attention to detail, creative thinking, and clear communication.
We welcome and encourage applicants from a range of creative industries, including museums and galleries, theatre, television and film. Regardless of your background, you will have the technical knowledge to lead and collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, and the ability to apply these skills within a museum and gallery context.
If you think you match the job description and our organisation ethos then click on the link to apply with your CV and supporting statement indicating how you meet the person specification.
Recruitment Insight Event
Want to learn more about working with National Museums Liverpool? Join us on Tuesday 14 July 2026 from 5pm - 6pm for our online Recruitment Insight event.
You’ll hear about our organisation, the work of our teams, as well as find out more about the job opportunities currently being advertised. You’ll also meet some of the staff recruiting and get the opportunity to ask any questions you may have.
This online event will be conducted via Microsoft Teams, but don't worry, you don't need to install anything - when the time comes, simply click this link to join.
Additional Information
Disclosure and Barring Service Checks (DBS)
National Museums Liverpool carries out checks, at a level appropriate for each role, as part of our recruitment process. Checks are completed through the Disclosure and Barring Service, following a successful interview and conditional offer. Details of these checks are restricted to the People Team and not shared with recruiting managers.
If you have questions about the DBS service please visit https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/dbs-application-forms-guide-for-applicants.
Overseas Applications
National Museums Liverpool are not currently a sponsor organisation for those applying from outside of the UK. This means that we will be unable to sponsor applications for a work visas from those who live outside of the UK and do not currently hold the right to work.
For more information on whether or not you need a Visa to work in the UK please go to https://www.gov.uk/check-uk-visa.
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